Server and system connected to a machine to perform cutting machining via a network

Abstract

A server is connected to machines that perform cutting machining via a network. A common database shared by the machines is stored in the server, the database includes machining result information used in steps included in a cutting machining process performed by the machine and information on a use frequency of the machining result information. A machining result information presentation request to present machining result information that satisfies cutting conditions input by an operator of the machine is received from the machine. When the machining result information presentation request is received, the machining result information that satisfies the cutting conditions is extracted from the database and is presented to the machine based on the use frequency of the machining result information. A machining program is created based on machining result information selected by the operator among pieces of machining result information from the machine and is presented to the machine.

Description

[0001]This application is based on and claims the benefit of priority from Japanese Patent Application No. 2017-200505, filed on 16 Oct. 2017, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a server and a system.Related Art[0003]Conventionally, when setting values related to cutting machining are input from a numerical controller of a machine tool or a machine in which a machine tool and a numerical controller are integrated, values satisfying desired conditions related to a work material, a cutting machining type, a tool type, and a tool material input as cutting conditions are retrieved from a setting value database for a subject machine and are displayed. When values satisfying desired conditions are not found as the retrieval results, a value input field in an input screen of the setting values related to cutting machining remains blank and an operator is requested to input values m...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This system enables beginner operators to easily obtain machining conditions resulting in satisfactory outcomes by presenting frequently used and expert-recommended settings, reducing the time and effort required to find appropriate machining parameters.

Problems solved by technology

Moreover, it is not possible to present machining result information that has been judged to be generally “satisfactory” by an expert operator or machining result information which is frequently used in a field.

As a result, for example, it takes a considerable time for a beginner or the like to search for setting values appropriate for materials of a work and a tool, which is not efficiently.

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